Howick Slackpacking

Get your boots dirty with a multiday hiking adventure that is made even better with a hot shower, delicious meals and a comfortable bed at the end of each day. This is the beauty of slackpacking; a walking adventure minus the discomfort that comes with carrying a heavy backpack, eating dehydrated meals and sleeping wild.

The best way to explore South Africa's many beautiful locations is on foot.…

Get your boots dirty with a multiday hiking adventure that is made even better with a hot shower, delicious meals and a comfortable bed at the end of each day. This is the beauty of slackpacking; a walking adventure minus the discomfort that comes with carrying a heavy backpack, eating dehydrated meals and sleeping wild.

The best way to explore South Africa's many beautiful locations is on foot. Fortunately, numerous options are offered around the country.

Your main luggage is transported ahead each day so that you can enjoy the walk carrying only a light daypack.

Slackpacking operators ensure that your experience is complete with historical and cultural elements that are included along the route. And then, at the end of a day spent outdoors, you get to rest and recharge at an accommodation venue with a hot shower, home-cooked meal and a glass of wine, and a good sleep in a comfortable bed.

Slackpacking is an increasingly popular way to explore spectacular landscapes and immerse yourself in a place. This wonderful way of hiking allows you travel light and enjoy an active, outdoor holiday with all the important comforts.

Slackpacking South Africa Operators

Active Escape's offers the full spectrum of hiking trails in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg. Enjoy the freedom of walking with a small daypack and overnighting in comfy lodges on one our slackpacking tours, or join an experienced mountain guide on a multi-day high berg trek.
Our favourite trails include:
Amphitheatre Slackpacking Trail
Giants Cup Slackpacker
Mini Traverse: Sentinel to Cathedral...